Distribution Planning Engineer - Senior
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 28, 2026.
About the Opportunity
ControlPoint Technologies is seeking a Senior Planning Enginee r to provide project support within our Electric Utility System Planning & Engineering team.
Candidates must have direct experience with Distribution System Planning and Distributed Generation Projects, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), in the Electric Power Industry. Ability to work within engineering design standards and quality programs specific to client needs and requirements. Project Management skills and ability to meet critical deadlines is required. Must be an outgoing team player with the ability to provide client confidence.
Projects include:
- Area Planning Studies
- Electric Utility Asset Management
- Analytical Studies for Distribution System
- System Modeling for Stability Studies and Power Flow Analysis
- Conduct Thermal Capability Analysis
- Distributed Generation Interconnection Studies
- Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Integration
- Renewable Energy Implementation
- Clean Energy Engineering
- System Impact Studies
- Arc Flash Analysis
- Power System Studies
- Protection and Coordination Review, Analysis, Settings
Skills:
- Electrical System Planning Studies and Analysis
- Professional attitude, accountable, able to work independently and with utility groups, departments, and operations.
- Ability to estimate project scope and develop project plan to meet critical success factors.
- ASPEN, CYME, PSS/E, Synergi
- Planning Criteria and Standards: ISO, FERC, NERC, NPCC
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in electrical distribution planning for utilities
- Experience in Electric Power Distribution Design
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability and high level of business and engineering ethics.
Benefits:
Salary is just one component of your compensation package; ControlPoint offers the following benefits:
Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO policy balancing personal time and business needs.
Bonus and Incentive Plans - Annual bonus and monthly incentives for qualified employees; subject to company or individual performance.
Company Matched Retirement Plan - Competitive 401(k) Investment Plans that are 100% vested including company contributions.
Comprehensive Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage.
Learning and Development - Access to company paid training, seminars, and events. For those interested in advanced degrees or certifications, Tuition Reimbursement is available.
Professional Licensure - If you are licensed Professional Engineer, ControlPoint covers your licensure fees. If you are seeking professional licensure, ControlPoint covers your training cost and material to support exam preparation.
Hybrid Office Schedule - For qualified employees, a flex / hybrid / in-office schedule or fully remote option is available.
Salary:
The base compensation range for this position is based on education, work experience, licensure, and qualifications.
Base Compensation Annual Range: $98,000 -$145,000